§2 Should
it happen that the Roman Pontiff resigns from his office, it is required for
validity that the resignation be freely made and properly manifested, but it is
not necessary that it be accepted by anyone.

§2 The
Roman Pontiff, in fulfilling his office as supreme Pastor of the Church, is
always joined in full communion with the other Bishops, and indeed with the
whole Church. He has the right, however, to determine, according to the needs
of the Church, whether this office is to be exercised in a personal or in a
collegial manner.

§3 There is
neither appeal nor recourse against a judgement or a decree of the Roman
Pontiff.